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Kruller posted:My only complaint is the screensavers. I'd really prefer it if it'd show the cover of the book you have loaded instead of the default rotating ones, or use the defaults if you're not loaded into a book. I'm getting pretty tired of seeing Emily Dickinson's ugly mug, although Virginia Woolf kinda makes up for it The Kindle jailbreak & screensaver hack is surprisingly painless. I've replaced all the default screensavers with art from this site. Also lots of LCARS backgrounds, because the Kindle is basically a PADD & I'm exactly that kind of nerd.
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Is there a way to make the home screen only list collections? I started making collections to try to tidy it up a bit so I don't just have a list of 200+ books to scroll through, but it seems pointless as it just lists the collections in addition to the books. Or failing this maybe only list authors rather than listing every loving book? Edit: just realised that this is an e-reader thread not a Kindle thread. I'm using a Kindle.
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Sep 9, 2011 11:54
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All my books move under the collection I put them in. Are you sure you're adding them to the collection properly?
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Newtie posted:The Kindle jailbreak & screensaver hack is surprisingly painless. I've replaced all the default screensavers with art from this site. Also lots of LCARS backgrounds, because the Kindle is basically a PADD & I'm exactly that kind of nerd. I jailbroke mine, but I get a weird error when I try and install the screensaver hack from that very article. Gets about an 8th of the way done and error U007 pops up. Disappointing.
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Sep 9, 2011 13:54
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BELL END posted:Is there a way to make the home screen only list collections? I started making collections to try to tidy it up a bit so I don't just have a list of 200+ books to scroll through, but it seems pointless as it just lists the collections in addition to the books. If you've got it in collection view (scroll to the top of the main screen to select a view), then books in a collection shouldn't be listed outside of their collections. Highlight the collection, push right, then add/remove items and put check marks next to the ones you want to add, and then click done when you're done.
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Sep 9, 2011 14:26
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Ara posted:If you've got it in collection view 
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Sep 9, 2011 17:52
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Newtie posted:I've replaced all the default screensavers with art from this site. This site is just glorious. Those are some of the best Kindle screensavers I've ever seen. Personally, I'm using the Gustav Dore etching screensavers another goon was kind enough to post in the other e-reader thread. Looks like I'm going to have to mix em up a bit.
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Sep 9, 2011 19:21
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Newtie posted:The Kindle jailbreak & screensaver hack is surprisingly painless. I've replaced all the default screensavers with art from this site. Also lots of LCARS backgrounds, because the Kindle is basically a PADD & I'm exactly that kind of nerd. Thanks for the links! From the screen saver site, I got curious and then the hack took all of 5 minutes! As for your U0007 error Chas McGill, I don't know but past experience with things like these has always been corrupted files. I had to hit a couple mirrors to get one to download, you might try to re-grab the files.
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Sep 9, 2011 20:37
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Poopinstein posted:Thanks for the links! From the screen saver site, I got curious and then the hack took all of 5 minutes! That was a good idea, but I ended up realising that I'd installed the old jailbreak file. I needed to use the specific 3.2.1 file. That must have been behind the error. Time to go wild with screensavers!
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EDIT: gently caress, wrong thread, sorry.
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Sep 9, 2011 21:51
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Wait, are you guys saying that putting a kindle into sleep mode doesn't drain the battery any faster than switching it off? I've been turning it off by holding the switch for ages since I bought it...
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Sep 9, 2011 23:37
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Jimbola posted:Wait, are you guys saying that putting a kindle into sleep mode doesn't drain the battery any faster than switching it off? It will go to sleep mode automatically after 5 mins of inactivity. You never need to turn it off really.
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As far as I know, as long as you have Wireless and/or 3G turned off it doesn't use any power in sleep mode. It might not use any power with those turned on but in sleep mode but its best to just leave those off if you're not using them anyway.
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Do most of you Kindle people have the official Amazon case for the Kindle? I'm going on a long trip and I figure I should get a nice leather case, but I don't want to shell out $40ish for ones. What do you guys think of this one; seems to be well reviewed http://www.amazon.com/CrazyOnDigital-Generation-Protector-wristband-included/dp/B00428C1I0
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Drunk Tomato posted:Do most of you Kindle people have the official Amazon case for the Kindle? I'm going on a long trip and I figure I should get a nice leather case, but I don't want to shell out $40ish for ones. What do you guys think of this one; seems to be well reviewed The lighted official cover I bought fits very well and I couldn't go without the light, I don't think.
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Sep 10, 2011 02:43
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Yes, just about all of us get the official amazon kindle case. The only question to ask yourself is whether the light is worth the extra money or not. I don't use the kindle in the dark to read, so I got the normal case.
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Drunk Tomato posted:Do most of you Kindle people have the official Amazon case for the Kindle? I'm going on a long trip and I figure I should get a nice leather case, but I don't want to shell out $40ish for ones. What do you guys think of this one; seems to be well reviewed I own this, and it's not a bad cover for its price. But I've also taken to making my own covers, because most covers don't work as a stand (I like reading during breakfast and my lunch breaks).
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I have the official lighted case but I think if I had to buy it over again I'd probably go for a cheaper one. It fits nicely and everything but £51 is extortionate since the Kindle itself only cost me £112, half the cost of the device for a bit of leather and a lovely light. Even the non-lighted one is about twice as expensive as it should be. I'd say try out a non-official one, they can't be that bad.
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I've been using this as my screen saver. I don't remember where it's from, though: BELL END posted:Is there a way to make the home screen only list collections? I started making collections to try to tidy it up a bit so I don't just have a list of 200+ books to scroll through, but it seems pointless as it just lists the collections in addition to the books. As mentioned above you can just use Collection mode, but that's kind of a lovely solution (at least to me) because collection mode lists things based on how new they are or the last time you opened them rather than alphabetically. If you use the title sort view you can use characters to force your collections to show first. There's a list of them floating around somewhere but if you prefix a collection with (,[, or { it will put them at the top (in that order). There's a plug-in for Calibre called Kindle Collections that you can have auto generate collections for you based on any meta-data field you want which will add a prefix to the collection names if you tell it to. That's probably (unfortunately) the easiest way to have it list books by author. I have it set to make collections named {Genre: Author} as well as using a column I mostly leave empty for manually setting things to a higher sort order like [Currently Reading] or whatever I want to see right at the top of my list. It's kind of a bitch, and it took me a lot longer than it should have to figure out how to sort things in a semi-reasonable fashion, but it's working. However you end up sorting books I'd strongly suggest the plug-in. Making collections by hand is a whore if you have more than a handful of books. You can find it here. Wallet fucked around with this message at 18:09 on Sep 10, 2011 |
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My Kindle just broke  This is a severe disappointment to me, as I'm working a 14 hour shift where I have nothing to do but read. Imagine my surprise when I call Amazon and they say they'll immediately ship a replacement to me with two day shipping and I just have to ship the old one back in 30 days. This is pretty good customer service!
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Drunk Tomato posted:Do most of you Kindle people have the official Amazon case for the Kindle? I'm going on a long trip and I figure I should get a nice leather case, but I don't want to shell out $40ish for ones. What do you guys think of this one; seems to be well reviewed I got a really good one for pretty cheap(Like $10), I think someone linked it in the thread, so I'll try to find it. Edit: Found it Coffee And Pie fucked around with this message at 21:48 on Sep 10, 2011 |
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Sep 10, 2011 21:44
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Sgt. Anime Pederast posted:My Kindle just broke Yeah, Amazon are pretty awesome and Kindles get broken pretty easily. I've had a replacement too and know plenty of people who have as well. Spug fucked around with this message at 22:18 on Sep 10, 2011 |
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Sep 10, 2011 21:53
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&pf_rd_i=507846 Amazon changed the design on the official cover... the band got moved closer to the edge. I don't like it. Now I'm really, really glad I have the old lit cover.
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Also don't forget that you find pretty awesome stuff on Etsy. Most of the sellers there will request you tell them what ereader you have and they'll make a case to custom fit yours. I just bought one of these and I had the seller make the pocket a bit smaller.
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dont eat a carb posted:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&pf_rd_i=507846 If anybody wants the older one, go to target or best buy, I bet they still have it.
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dont eat a carb posted:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&pf_rd_i=507846 I guess Amazon UK hasn't changed it yet, since mine seems to be one of the old style.
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Wallet posted:I've been using this as my screen saver. I don't remember where it's from, though: Looks like something by Colin Thompson.
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Lampsacus posted:Looks like something by Colin Thompson. You're right, it is.
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Chas McGill posted:I jailbroke mine, but I get a weird error when I try and install the screensaver hack from that very article. Gets about an 8th of the way done and error U007 pops up. Disappointing.
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Is the Amazon tablet for sure coming out within the next month or two? My old e-reader is hosed completely but I also want an android tablet. I assume it can suffice as my main e-reader?
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Space Pussy posted:Is the Amazon tablet for sure coming out within the next month or two? My old e-reader is hosed completely but I also want an android tablet. I assume it can suffice as my main e-reader? Only if you like reading on LCD screens.
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Some good news:quote:Amazon.com Inc. is talking with book publishers about launching a Netflix Inc.-like service for digital books, in which customers would pay an annual fee to access a library of content, according to people familiar with the matter. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904265504576565040210224696.html?mod=WSJ_Tech_LEFTTopNews Prime is looking even better now.
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Sgt. Anime Pederast posted:My Kindle just broke It's great customer service. Same thing happened to me, and for the 30 days I lent the slightly broken Kindle to a lady friend. During that time things got hairy between us and she refused to give it back. After two months I finally got it back from her, and the Amazon support girl I called the other day said I could still send it back and get my $190 back. She said she understood how crazy ex's can be and told me good luck and with her in the future.
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Sperg Victorious posted:Some good news:
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That new touch screen Nook actually looks pretty nice in person. I like the simplicity of it. I have a K3 and I love it but I'm thinking about picking up the Nook for my wife. My only complaint is I think its a little overpriced. It seems like a $99 device to me.
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Kaddish posted:That new touch screen Nook actually looks pretty nice in person. I like the simplicity of it. I have a K3 and I love it but I'm thinking about picking up the Nook for my wife. Interesting. I have a Nook Touch and have spent time with a K3, and I'd say the Kindle, not the Nook, is overpriced at this point; the Touch responds quicker and the screen quality looks better to me. I wonder what causes the difference in value perception.
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When I was looking at eReaders, I compared specs, battery life, support, cost, etc., and I went with the kindle mostly because it was cheaper without being poo poo and the customer support is above and beyond what I would expect of a $100 device.
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tzirean posted:Interesting. I have a Nook Touch and have spent time with a K3, and I'd say the Kindle, not the Nook, is overpriced at this point; the Touch responds quicker and the screen quality looks better to me. I wonder what causes the difference in value perception.
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syphon posted:Doesn't the Nook Touch cost over twice what a K3 costs? No, it's exactly the same as the Kindle 3 (without the special offers). You're thinking of the Nook Color probably.
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